astray

[ uh-strey ]
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adverb, adjective
  1. out of the right way; off the correct or known road, path, or route: Despite specific instructions, they went astray and got lost.

  2. away from that which is right; into error, confusion, or undesirable action or thought: They were led astray by their lust for money.

Origin of astray

1
1250–1300; Middle English astraye<Anglo-French *astraié,Old French estraié, past participle of estraier;see stray

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British Dictionary definitions for astray

astray

/ (əˈstreɪ) /


adjective, adverb(postpositive)
  1. out of the correct path or direction

  2. out of the right, good, or expected way; into error

Origin of astray

1
C13: from Old French estraie roaming, from estraier to stray

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Other Idioms and Phrases with astray

astray

see best-laid plans go astray; go astray.

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